Afghanistan Control of Corruption
Control of Corruption CC.EST
Afghanistan's control of corruption was -0.95 in 2025, ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 18.2% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank WGI, covering 1996–2025.
Overview
Afghanistan's control of corruption stood at -0.95 in 2025, a rise of +0.21 from 2023. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach -0.95 by 2025. Afghanistan ranked 162nd globally.
Afghanistan's Control of Corruption indicator has remained low, with the latest value in 2025 standing at -0.95, ranking 162nd globally. This is also the country's all-time peak, achieved in the same year, indicating a slight improvement from its earliest recorded value of -1.29 in 1996. In comparison, peer countries such as Pakistan and Guinea have similar scores of -0.94, while Uganda ranks slightly lower at -0.97. The country's all-time trough was recorded in 2008, with a score of -1.67, highlighting the challenges it has faced in controlling corruption. As Afghanistan continues to navigate its development path, a sustained effort to strengthen institutions and promote transparency would be necessary to shift the trajectory of its Control of Corruption trend upwards.
Data & projection
| Year | Control of Corruption | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026* trend | -0.86 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | -0.95 | - | - |
| 2025 | -0.95 | +0.21 | #162 |
| 2023 | -1.15 | +0.03 | #175 |
| 2022 | -1.18 | −0.03 | #178 |
| 2021 | -1.15 | +0.34 | #178 |
| 2020 | -1.49 | −0.07 | #194 |
| 2019 | -1.42 | +0.08 | #192 |
| 2018 | -1.50 | +0.03 | #194 |
| 2017 | -1.53 | +0.01 | #195 |
| 2016 | -1.54 | −0.19 | #195 |
| 2015 | -1.35 | +0.01 | #192 |
| 2014 | -1.36 | +0.08 | #191 |
| 2013 | -1.45 | −0.02 | #199 |
| 2012 | -1.43 | +0.17 | #198 |
| 2011 | -1.60 | +0.04 | #200 |
| 2010 | -1.65 | −0.09 | #199 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Afghanistan matched the Stagflation Risk pattern in 2022. Historically, 38% of countries showing this pattern (117 out of 307) saw control of corruption improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Afghanistan's control of corruption was -0.95 in 2025. Ranked 162nd globally. This represents a 18.2% increase from the previous year.
Afghanistan's control of corruption peaked at -0.95 in 2025.
The lowest control of corruption in Afghanistan was -1.67 in 2008.
Afghanistan ranks 162nd globally in control of corruption as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is CC.EST. Data sourced from World Bank WGI.
Afghanistan's control of corruption is projected to reach -0.95 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The control of corruption of Afghanistan in 2025 was -0.95. This ranks 162nd in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_afghanistan_control-of-corruption,
title = {Afghanistan Control of Corruption},
url = {https://historysaid.com/afghanistan/control-of-corruption/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}